ISBN:
9789264068735
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 186 S.)
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graph. Darst.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Sectoral approaches in electricity
DDC:
301.31
Keywords:
Climatic changes Environmental aspects
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Electricity Health aspects
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Electric power production Environmental aspects
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Atmospheric carbon dioxide Environmental aspects
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Entwicklungsländer
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Elektrizitätsversorgung
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Kohlendioxidemission
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Klimaschutz
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Nachhaltigkeit
Abstract:
Electricity accounts for more than 40 % of global energy-related CO 2 emissions. This issue is most pressing for developing countries where growth in power demand is particularly high, fueling the risk of irreversible investment in CO 2 -intensive capacity, the so-called "carbon lock-in". Sectoral Approaches in Electricity - Building Bridges to a Safe Climate shows how the international climate policy framework could effectively support a transition towards low-CO 2 electricity systems in developing countries. Sectoral approaches are intended to address sectors that require urgent actions, wit
Description / Table of Contents:
Table of contents; Executive summary; Introduction; 1. Tackling climate change in the electricity sector; 2. Presenting options for international sectoral approaches; 3. Policy options to transform power generation; 4. Targeting carbon lock-in: case studies on electricity; 5. Next steps; 6. References;
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-176)
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1787/9789264068735-en
